Rosters officially expanded on Monday, and the Chicago Cubs were busy with the additions of Carlos Santana, Aaron Civale, and Kevin Alcantara. All three of the moves the Cubs made on Monday came with a degree of question, as they didn't really align with where the Cubs' roster already stood, but Craig Counsell provided some answers before the team's extra-inning victory over the Atlanta Braves.
Civale gives the Cubs added depth for their pitching staff as they work through the recoveries of Jameson Taillon and Michael Soroka. Each is expected to return before the end of the season, and Civale will provide the Cubs with an emergency option in case they need a spot starter.